The Newbie with another power question

03-21-2005, 08:03 AM

I have kind of asked this question and gotten a reply but I am still confused. My config has changed due to the wife allowing me a bigger budget so here's what I have and am getting and I need to know how to connect it all.

Now I know the pc is equiped with a power supply that can be set for delayed shut down and activation on the ignition, but what about everything else? If I turn the ignition off I still want power to the Hard Drive, USB Devices, etc.
So the question is, do I need an inverter for the firewire drive and the Xbox, do they make something that will have a delayed start up when I turn the ignition on so the amps don't pop when the pc sarts?
I know this is a lot but I want to put in my order so I can get started this weekend.

I don't know much about Cappuccino PC's so this advice is worth what you paid for it...

Generally, firewire and USB power is supplied by the computer. If you're using a USB hub, depending on the USB devices you have plugged in, it's possible you'll need a "powered" hub. But if you're plugging directly into the PC, it ought not to be a problem.

As far as the Xbox, unless you plan on running it off of the computer's power supply, you'll have to solve the startup and shutdown problem somehow.

You can purchase something called a Startup/Shutdown controller from mp3car.com to solve the amplifier "thump" problem. You can search on terms "amp thump" or the like to find other threads about this.

Originally posted by ghettocruzer

I was gung ho on building a PC [until] just recently. However, between my new phone having internet and GPS and all...and this kit...Im starting to have trouble justfiying it haha.